Efficient Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Develop comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. BSN State Board Certified Registered Nurse with experience delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in nursing care while driving innovation. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 27 years of experience. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Skills
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Birth coaching
Family and patient support
OR experience
Postpartum care
Prenatal care
Documenting vitals
Emotional awareness
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Staff Development and Precepting
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Follow-up calls
IV and venipuncture certified
Electronic Health Records Management
Cesarean section preparation
Flow sheet charting
Sterilization techniques mastery
Patient education and counseling
Infant CPR certified
Medication and IV administration
Health care consultation
IV drug therapy management
Nursing staff leadership
Critical care
Taking vitals
Palliative and Pain Management
Resource Allocation
Patient discharging
Strong medical ethic
Body mechanics knowledge
Medical assessment
Patient Management
Professional Experience
03/1999 to Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and DeliveryCommunity Medical Centers – Clovis, CA,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 20-bed Labor & Delivery unit
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Supervised ancillary staff of on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
11/1997 to 11/1999
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitGritman Medical Center – Moscow, ID,
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered care to 8-10 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
11/1994 to 11/1997
RN, Medical-SurgicalAmita Health – Inlet Beach, FL,
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered care to 12-14 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for procedures.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
06/1994 to 11/1994
RN, Medical-SurgicalAmita Health – Joplin, MO,
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Delivered care to 8-10 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1994
Bachelor of Science: Nursing SUNY College At Brockport - Brockport, NY GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
ACLS certified through American Heart Association
NRP certified through American Pediatric Association
RNC in Obstetric Nursing
Registered Nurse in the State of TN, License number 117632
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